Did you know that Lyon was voted “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination” last year? It’s not hard to see why. Lyon is perfect for a little getaway – there’s lots going on, but not to the point that it’s overwhelming. You can make a weekend out of it, or stay awhile, if you’re not in a hurry. The city has evolved so much in the last few years, with loads of hip cafés and new restaurants setting up shop. It’s a city close to my heart, and if you ask me, it’s ze place to be in France. (I should know – I stayed for three years.)

Recently, a lot of people have been asking me for advice for their trip to Lyon. Well, you’re in luck – I wrote a guide with all the essential things to do in Lyon.

It’s a guide made for friends – all the places I would take someone visiting me in Lyon. It’s a mix of my favorite local activities and famous must-sees. I’ve also included some handy information on where to stay and how to get around.

Click here to read it over in my guest post for Ashley Abroad.

By the way, you can see all my other guides to Lyon here. I’ve written about my favorite wine bars, boulangeries, and tea rooms, where to find international food, and more.

Thanks so much to Ashley for hosting my post on Ashley Abroad!